Coal City, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,236 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$23,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$299 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$263 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Raleigh County
4
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Raleigh County
5
Beckley Metro Area
4
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 30
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 3 42
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 9, WV Delegate District 42, WV
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Schools

Coal City Elementary
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Independence High School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Independence Middle School
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
House of Prayer Christian Academy
3 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Valley College-Beckley
8 miles, NE • 1 star
Academy of Careers and Technology
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Raleigh General Hospital
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Beckley Arh Hospital
9 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Plateau Medical Center
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
46 miles, E • 1 star
Yeager Airport
52 miles, N • 1.4 star
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